The Importance of Being Earnest (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

<h3><strong style=color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>~ Collector's Edition ~ Laminated Hardback with Jacket ~</strong></h3><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In a world of witty banter and societal expectations two bachelors craft elaborate double lives to escape the constraints of Victorian propriety. Jack invents a fictional brother Ernest to indulge in city escapades while Algernon adopts the same alias to woo Jack's ward Cecily. Chaos ensues as mistaken identities and romantic entanglements intertwine creating a web of comedic misunderstandings. Through sharp humor and satirical jabs the story exposes the absurdities of social conventions and the pursuit of love.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Widely regarded as Oscar Wilde's masterpiece </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Importance of Being Earnest </em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>revolutionized the comedy of manners with its sharp wit and satirical edge. First performed in 1895 it cleverly critiques the rigid class structures and social hypocrisies of Victorian England. Wilde's exploration of identity marriage and deception struck a chord challenging societal norms while delivering uproarious laughter. Its enduring appeal lies in its fearless mockery of superficiality making it a timeless commentary on the complexities of human nature and societal expectations.</span></p>